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UFC on FX 1: Miller Taps Guillard, Barry KO’s Morecraft
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first FX broadcast saw Jim Miller return to the winner’s circle, as the lightweight contender tapped out fellow vet Melvin Guillard with a first round, rear-naked-choke.
Some of the other winners from the card in… Read More
Official UFC on FX1 Weigh In Results
UFC on FX1 main event fighters Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller tipped the scales at 156 pounds and 155 pounds, respectively, on Thursday, Jan. 19, for their lightweight (155 pounds) main event matchup on UFC on FX1 on Friday, Jan.… Read More
Bellator vs. RIZIN Press Conference Quotes
By FCF Staff
Bellator and RIZIN recently held a press conference, ahead of their cross promoted event, scheduled for December 31st at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The main card will be broadcast in the United States… Read More
Dustin Poirier Believes Islam Makhachev, Not Charles Oliveira, Likely Toughest Challenge
By FCF Staff
Charles Oliveira is the UFC’s reigning, lightweight champ, and has done nothing but win since 2017. But, Dustin Poirier believes his toughest test right now in the division, would likely be Islam Makhachev.
On account of Poirier’s… Read More
Charles Oliveira is “Happy” to be Underdog For Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier Fights
By FCF Staff
Following Charles Oliveira’s championship win at UFC 262, oddsmakers have him as an underdog in bouts against Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier, and ‘do Bronx’ is just fine with that.
Oliveira faced Michael Chandler for the promotion’s… Read More
Michael Chandler Admits Dan Hooker Wasn’t on “The Highest Run of The Radar”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is booked to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 257 later this month, but the former Bellator champ admits he wasn’t initially, expecting to face the contender.
Recently it was announced that Chandler will battle Hooker… Read More
A.J. McKee is Looking to Make “Floyd Money” in Future Contracts
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee is close to completing his current contract with Bellator, and the rising star hopes to do so having one the featherweight title and grand prix.
The 25-year-old, undefeated fighter submitted Darrion Caldwell in November to… Read More
How Las Vegas Became the Fighting Capital of the World
Some say gambling and sports go hand in hand. There is a lot of truth in this statement – there is an entire branch of the vast gambling industry built on sports. Not to mention the occasional synergies, like… Read More
Michael Chandler Proposes Tournament to Crown New Lightweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Now that Khabib Nurmagoomedov’s announced he’s retiring the the UFC’s lightweight title will be up for grabs, and Michael Chandler’s proposing a tournament to determine the new champion.
After Nurmagomedov choked out Justina Gaethje at UFC 254,… Read More
Michael Chandler: Tony Ferguson is “The Scariest Guy” on UFC Roster
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Michael Chandler will face in his UFC debut. But while discussing the promotion’s top lightweights recently, the former Bellator champ said Tony Ferguson is “the scariest guy” on the roster.
Following… Read More
Manager Says Kamaru Usman – Conor McGregor Fight Could be Next
By FCF Staff
The expectation has been that Kamaru Usman’s next title defense will come against Jorge Masdvidal. But, according to the welterweight champ’s manager, if Masvidal opts for a rematch with Nate Diaz, they’re willing to face Conor McGregor.… Read More
Manager Thinks Henry Cejudo Will End Retirement by This Summer
By FCF Staff
Henry Cejudo shocked many throughout the MMA world earlier this month by announcing he was retiring. But, the former UFC champ-champ’s manager believes Cejudo won’t stay on the sidelines for long.
After Cejudo stopped Dominick Cruz at… Read More
Magomed Ankalaev Uncertain About UFC 249 Bout, Following Travel Ban in Russia
By FCF Staff
If UFC 249 does take place, Magomed Ankalaev is supposed to rematch Ion Cutelaba at the April 18th event. But, following a ban on travel out of Russia, due to the coronavirus, Ankalaev doesn’t know whether he’ll… Read More
Conor McGregor Says He’s Only Interested in a “Good Scrap”, Not “Dull” Fights
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when and who Conor McGregor fights next. But, in a new interview, the former UFC champ relayed he’s not interested in taking any “dull” fights.
Following McGregor’s quick win over Donald Cerrone… Read More
UFC 244: Kevin Lee Says Gregor Gillespie Will be His “Toughest Fight”
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee has faced top-tier contenders and former champs like Tony Ferguson, Rafael dos Anjos and Edson Barboza during his UFC run. But recently the lightweight reported he believes Gregor Gillespie will be his toughest fight yet.… Read More
Nate Diaz Aiming to Cement Family’s MMA Legacy at UFC 241
Nate Diaz makes his eagerly awaited return to mixed-martial-arts action during August, aiming to cement his legacy as one of the best fighters ever seen in the UFC.
The 34-year-old hasn’t fought for three years, but he will aim to… Read More
UFC 238: Tony Ferguson Believes Third Round Against Donald Cerrone Wouldn’t Have “Been Any Different”
By FCF Staff
It was clear last night that plenty of fans weren’t happy with how the Donald Cerrone – Tony Ferguson fight ended, but the latter believes he was en route to a victory without the doctor stoppage.
Ferguson… Read More
Dana White Talks Conor McGregor; Says Star is “Very Much in The Game”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and the UFC may be at odds over his desire to have equity in the company, but Dana White insists that the star remains front-and-center in their plans.
Not long ago, McGregor announced he was… Read More
Conor McGregor Responds to NSAC Suspension, Says he Landed The “Final Blow” in Brawl
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday the Nevada State Athletic Commission announced that Conor McGregor has been suspended for six months, and fined $25,000 for his part in the ugly, post-fight brawl at UFC 229. Since then, the outspoken fighter took… Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Dustin Poirier Leaves Door Open to Tony Ferguson Bout
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier has made it clear he believes he deserves to fight for the UFC’s lightweight title next. But, following his memorable, victory over Eddie Alvarez at UFC on FOX 30 last night, Poirier’s left the door… Read More